M.E. S altykov-Shchedrin, "Lord Golovlevs": a summary of the novel

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The novel "Lord Golovlev" can be attributed to the best works of S altykov-Shchedrin. The writer was especially interested in the departure from the historical arena of feudal nobility and patriarchal officials.

At that time, questions about the family were actively discussed in journalism, in scientific treatises and art publications. Therefore, the novel was written on a topical topic, and the image of Judas entered the gallery of satirical-common types.

S altykov-Shchedrin, "Gentlemen Golovlevs": a summary of the chapter "Family Court"

Mid 19th century. In Russia, serfdom is running out. The landowners Golovlevs not only prosper, but also slowly expand their borders. This is the merit of the hostess, Arina Petrovna.

She is a powerful woman who does not tolerate objections. Her husband, Vladimir Mikhailovich, has never been distinguished by special talents. I imitated the birds, composed poems, drank, and waited for the girls.

The eldest son Stepan, aka Styopka the Stupid, did not live up to his parents' expectations. He quit his job, lost the donated house. He began to wander around the we althy peasants of his mother, begging from them either money or tobacco. In the end, there was only one way - to return to the mother. What Stepan does is go to the family court. On it, it was decided to leave Styopka in Golovlevo under supervision. Back to the rest of the family.

Daughter Anna ran away from home with a cornet. Her mother threw her a "piece" in the form of a wretched village. Anna has two daughters: Lyubonka and Anninka. After the death of their mother, they had to come to their grandmother in Golovlevo.

Porfiry is the middle son, he is Judas. A lover of tinkering and currying favor with his mother. Even Arina Petrovna was afraid of his fawning, but she still gave him the best piece.

Pavel is the youngest son, a man without actions, gloomy and apathetic.

"Lord Golovlevs": a summary of the chapter "Kindred"

Vladimir Mikhailovich died. Arina Petrovna divides all property between Porfiry and Pavel. Golovlevo departs for Judas. For some time, the mistress and granddaughters live in this estate, but Porfiry's stinginess forces them to move in with their youngest son.

Paul's entire estate is stolen, he drinks a lot. The housekeeper manages everything in the house, who tells Judas about everything. Paul dies from drunkenness and does not leave a will. His property goes to Porfiry. Arina Petrovna, together with her granddaughters, moves to her daughter's village.

"Golovlevs": a summary of the chapter "Family Results"

It's been a few years. Granddaughters, exhausted by boredom, fromThe burners are leaving. Arina Petrovna draws closer to Iudushka, whose character has become even more unbearable. He constantly checks something, counts every berry, writes complaints.

Judush's son Peter arrives. He asks his father for help, as he lost three thousand rubles. But he refuses him, as he once refused his second son, Vladimir.

"Golovlevs": a summary of the chapter "Niece"

Arina Petrovna is dying. Judas takes over all her property. Peter is in exile. He asks his father to send him the content. But Judas confines himself to a moralizing letter. A month later, he receives a notification that his son has died.

Anninka arrives. She became a young, prettier woman. Anninka visits her grandmother's grave and her village. She accuses Judas that he appropriated everything for himself, even grandmother's images. Porfiry persuades her to stay in Golovlev, but she literally runs away from him to Moscow.

Yudushka has a son from his cohabitant Evprakseyushka. He is afraid that he will be accused of adultery, and removes Evprakseyushka from himself. He does not recognize the child and sends Ulita to Moscow to hand him over to an orphanage.

Everything around Judas is empty. Even Evprakseyushka rebelled, began to walk with the guys, abandoned the whole household. And he's completely wild. He does not leave his office and enjoys idle thought. Making various assumptionsmentally ruins, deprives, entangles the whole world with slander and insults.

Summary - "Gentlemen Golovlev", chapter "Calculation"

Anninka returns to Golovlevo, she is dangerously ill. Judas learns that Lyubonka committed suicide, unable to bear the meaninglessness of her life. The niece starts drinking with her uncle. And while drinking, she constantly reminded Judas that he had brought all his relatives to the grave.

Judushka wants to "say goodbye" to her mother. He goes to her grave, not noticing either the wind or the snow. And only the next day they found his stiffened corpse. Anninka was already in a fever, but she never regained consciousness.